Bylaws

ARTICLE 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Section 1. Name of GroupThe name of the group is the Part-Time Faculty Council (PTFC).

Section 2. PurposeThe purpose of the Part-Time Faculty Council is to identify, address, and advance
the needs and interests of part-time faculty members at Kennesaw State University.

ARTICLE 2: MEMBERS

Section 1. Qualifications for MembershipMembers must be employed as part-time instructors by Kennesaw State University in
the fall semester of each academic year.

Section 2. Terms of MembershipMembers elected will serve a two-year term of office. Members may serve no more than
two consecutive terms but may be re-elected after one term out of office.

Section 3. Selection ProcessMembers are elected in each department with 10 or more part-time faculty at the beginning
of any regular academic semester. Departments with fewer than 10 part-time faculty
may offer the same opportunity for election to their part-time faculty.

Section 4. Process for Filling VacanciesIn the event of a vacancy, the department will elect a replacement provided the replacement
meets the same qualifications for membership.

Section 5. AttendanceRepresentatives are expected to attend all PTFC meetings. In the event a representative
is unable to attend a meeting, he/she should secure a qualified designee to attend
in his/her place and notify the Secretary of the Council of the designation.

Section 6. Circumstances for RemovalAny representative missing two consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Council
without notice will be contacted by a member of the Executive Committee to determine
the issue. The Chair of the representative’s department will also be notified of the
absences. Absences may be cause for removal of the representative and the vacancy
filled by the election of a new representative.

ARTICLE 3: OFFICERS

Section 1. PositionsOfficers for the Council are: President, President-Elect, and Secretary. The position
of Parliamentarian is appointed by the President and is a non-voting member of the
Executive Committee. After the first rotation of officers, the Immediate Past President
of the Council will become a non-voting member of the Executive Committee.

Section 2. Qualifications for Holding OfficeAll officers must be a member in good standing of the Part-Time Faculty Council at
the time of the election.

Section 3. Duties of OfficersThe President will facilitate all regular meetings and meetings of the Executive Committee,
represent the PTFC in the Faculty Senate, and serve as an ex-officio member of any
and all committees.

The President-Elect will perform the duties of the President in the event of the President’s
temporary absence and perform any other duties as the President may assign. At the
next election, the President-Elect will assume the office of President, unless another
nomination for that position is made.

The Secretary will ensure that notice required by the bylaws is given and will attend
all meetings of the Council and Executive Committee to keep a record of all proceedings.

Section 4. Selection of OfficersAt the first meeting of each academic year when officers are scheduled to be elected,
the process will follow Robert’s Rules of Order. Nominations and self-nominations
will be taken for each office (president, president-elect, and secretary). If more
than one person is nominated for any office, the election for that office will be
by ballot. If only one person is nominated for any office, that nominee may be elected
by acclamation with a majority vote from the council representatives.

Section 5. Term LimitsOfficers will serve two-year terms. Elected officers may serve no more than two consecutive
terms in the same office.

Section 6. Circumstances for RemovalAn officer may be removed for cause by a majority vote of the council representatives
at a special meeting called for that purpose.

ARTICLE 4: COMMITTEES

Section 1. Process for Creating CommitteesThe president shall have the authority to create any committees as may be necessary
to conduct the business of the council. The president will appoint the chair of each
committee and the committee chair will select the members necessary to accomplish
its charge. The president is an ex-officio member of every committee. Committees shall
meet between regular council meetings and provide a report of their work at each regular
meeting of the council.

Section 2. Executive CommitteeThe executive committee shall consist of the president, president-elect, secretary,
immediate past president, and parliamentarian. The immediate past president and parliamentarian
are non-voting members. The executive committee may act in place of the full council
between meetings, provided that its actions are reported at the next regular meeting
of the Council.

Section 3. Bylaws CommitteeThe bylaws committee shall be responsible for the creation of the initial bylaws of
the organization. In the event amendments are necessary, the committee will draft
the amendments and, once approved by the membership, will revise the bylaws.

ARTICLE 5: MEETINGS

Section 1. Meeting FrequencyThe Council shall meet eight (8) times each year. Meeting dates and times will be
established by the Executive Committee prior to the beginning of each fall semester.

Section 2. Notice Required for MeetingsNotice for all meetings shall be distributed to all council representatives on the
Part-Time Faculty Council listserv and its website.

Section 3. Quorum RequirementsThe quorum for conducting business at meetings shall be 50% plus one of all voting
members.

Section 4. Voting ProceduresVoting shall be accomplished by a show of hands. In the event the president is unsure
of the results, he or she may re-take the vote as a standing counted vote.

ARTICLE 6: ORDER OF BUSINESS

The parliamentary rules in Robert’s Rules of Order, as may be revised, shall govern
all deliberations when not in conflict with these bylaws.

ARTICLE 7: AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

The bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the membership. Notice of the intent
to amend the bylaws, including the proposed amendments, must be provided to the membership
at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting.